How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES293 - Appl. name already exists. Insert not possible. Delete first

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Appl. name already exists. Insert not possible. Delete first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES293 - Appl. name already exists. Insert not possible. Delete first ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES293 indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record with an application name that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where unique constraints are enforced on certain fields, and the system is preventing the insertion of duplicate entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The application name you are trying to insert already exists in the database.
  Unique Constraint: The database table has a unique constraint on the application name field, which prevents duplicate entries.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity by ensuring that each application name is unique.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Query the database or use the relevant SAP transaction to check if the application name you are trying to insert already exists.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the table where the application names are stored.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you confirm